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Multiculturalism RSS Feed from ABC Gippsland2015, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:37:00 +1000East Gippsland welcomes new citizenshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/04/30/4226699.htm?source=rss
Nineteen people from seven different nationalities have become Australian citizens at a ceremony in Bairnsdale.Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4226699.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllAustralia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Dr Muhammad Shakir, Asifa Manzoor and childrenDr Muhammad Shakir, Asifa Manzoor and children Aroush Fatima Shakir and Muhammad Umer ZavianZoe FergusonABC Gippsland: Zoe FergusonMr Guramrit Pal Singh and his wife Harpreet KaurMr Guramrit Pal Singh and his wife Harpreet KaurZoe FergusonABC Gippsland: Zoe Ferguson-37.8268 147.6086Latrobe City Council urged to stop councillor Christine Sindt using council Facebook page for anti-Islam viewshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-26/gippsland-council-urged-to-take-action-against/6349490?source=rss
A multicultural organisation is calling on Latrobe City Council, in south-east Victoria, to stop one its councillors promoting anti-Islamic views under the council's name.Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201503\4205218.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:IslamGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Latrobe City Council councillor, Christine Sindt.Latrobe City Council councillor, Christine Sindt.Supplied: Latrobe City Council: Supplied: Latrobe City Council-38.2371 146.3935Recognising the first Chinese settlers at Walhallahttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/08/01/4058527.htm?source=rss
When Chinese migrants first settled in Walhalla during the 1870s they were frowned upon for being different and were steadily pushed to live on the outskirts of town, now locals are trying to find out more about their lives and recognise their contribution to the town's history.Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4058527.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllAustralia:VIC:Walhalla 3825The last The last Chinese settler in WalhallaJenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonRemnants Artefacts dug up in Walhalla, pottery and an opium pipe.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonThe market gardenThe Chinese settlers provided vegetables for most of WalhallaJenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonCamping groundThe market garden today is a camping ground for visitors to Walhalla.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonAgreement An agreement written in Chinese made at Walhalla in 1871.Supplied Walhalla Museum: Supplied Michael Fozard Michael Fozard sniffs apple mint, a herb growing in the area, one of the remnant plants from the Chinese market garden.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonRecognising the Chinese settlers The tiny historic town of Walhalla is recognising the contribution of Chinese settlers as part of this year's Vinter Ljusfest.Jenni Henderson -37.9333 146.4500Digging up Port Albert's Chinese fishing historyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/05/22/4009824.htm?source=rss
Lead net sinkers, latches, bits of pottery, chunks of wood with copper nails, this may all seem like junk to the naked eye but for archaeologist Alister Bowen, these were precious clues to uncovering a vital missing part of Australia's fishing history.Thu, 22 May 2014 12:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4009824.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllHealth:Alternative Medicine:Acupuncture and Chinese MedicineRural:All:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:VIC:Port Albert 3971The boats of Port Albert Port Albert as it is today, Chinaman's Point is in the far right.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonChinese medicine bottlesThese bottles had one dose of medicine, the neck was snapped off in use.Jenni Henderson: Jenni HendersonSmokey glass Glass fragments from equipment used to smoke opium. Alister Bowen says this would have been a common practise among the Chinese fish curers.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonA metal latchEvidence of equipment and dwellings from Chinese fishermen in Port Albert.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonEvidence of fishing It might look like just a bit of wood, but this small piece with a copper nail is evidence that Chinese camped on Chinaman's Point in Port Albert also had their own fishing vessels.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonThe dig team Alister Bowen (centre in checked shirt) and his team during the dig at Chinaman's PointJenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonChinaman's PointA depiction of what Chinaman's Point would have looked like during the 1860s, in the Port Albert Maratime Museum.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonPort Albert nowadaysA jetty where Port Albert's fisherman now launch their boats.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonMichael Hobson Michael Hobson, fifth generation fisherman, hold his latest catch.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonFirst portA sign at the entrance to the Port Albert townshipJenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonPort Albert's hidden fishing historyUncover Port Albert's fishing history and what role Chinese fish curers played.Jenni Henderson-38.6667 146.6833Gippsland's different ethnic communities dance to the same beathttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/05/06/3998937.htm?source=rss
Rehearsals are well underway for a performance which brings seven different ethnic communities from all over Gippsland together. Multicoloured Journeys will tell the story of how people of varying cultures make their way to Gippsland and settle in.Tue, 06 May 2014 14:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\3998937.xmlABC GippslandgippslandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Dance:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Dancing to an African beatMembers of the Morwell Sudanese community rehearse for Multicoloured Journeys, a performance that will involve members of seven different ethnic communities in Gippsland.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonThe dancers of Multicoloured JourneysKumari Middleton, director of the performance and Anuk Mayen talk about rehearsals for the up and coming Multicoloured Journeys.Jenni Henderson-38.2371 146.3935Shire joins anti-racism pushhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-20/shire-joins-anti-racism-push/4970262?source=rss
The East Gippsland Shire Council has signed up to a national plan to combat racism.Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3853100.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Discrimination:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-37.8268 147.6086Pakistani couple reunited and working in Gippslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/08/09/3822174.htm?source=rss
After years of sleepless nights, studying hard and working countries apart, Mansoora Talat Qureishi and Abdul Qadeer Qayoom Jat are finally side by side again. The two doctors, husband and wife, have both retrained in Australia as general practitioners after fleeing their native Pakistan.
Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3822174.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Abdul and Mansoora with their daughters Basma and MahamAbdul and Mansoora, from Pakistan, have both retrained as doctors in Australia.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonDr Abdul Qadeer Qayoom Jat and Dr Mansoora Talat Qureishi share their story.Abdul and Mansoora, from Pakistan, were seperated for over a year whilst they re-qualified to become doctors and were reunited in Australia. Jenni Henderson-38.1125 147.0668Finding work a difficult journey for migrant couples in Gippslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/08/12/3823354.htm?source=rss
Through the eyes of a migrant, Gippsland offers employment and a better life, but the process of finding work is proving difficult for some couples. In this ABC Gippsland series follow the journey of people from all over the world who have decided to settle in Gippsland and look for work.Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201308\3823354.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Deng Kor and Abraham MalukDeng Kor and Abraham Maluk, members of the Sudanese community share their story as part of a series on migrant couples looking for work.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni Henderson-38.1125 147.0668Migrant workers advised to change their nameshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/08/14/3825337.htm?source=rss
Job applicants with non-Anglo Saxon sounding names are asked to change their name in order to improve their chances of getting a job interview in Gippsland says employment consultant Rohan Weeraratne. He has worked in Gippsland for around 10 years, coaching migrant job seekers on how to be successful in their applications.
Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:45:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3825337.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:Federal ElectionsAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840 Lisa Sinha,director of Gippsland Multicultural Services and Rohan Weeraratne, employment consultantRohan Weeraratne and Lisa Sinha, explain the gap of understanding when it comes to migrant workers finding a job.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonWhy it's difficult to get a job for migrant workers.Rohan Weeraratne, employment consultant and Lisa Sinha, director of Gippsland Multicultural Services speak about the issues faced by migrant couples finding work in Gippsland.Jenni Henderson-38.2371 146.3935Nigerian job seekers encountering prejudicehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/08/09/3822163.htm?source=rss
Employers in the Latrobe Valley are finding the benefit of skilled migrants filling holes in their workforce, however spouses of these migrants are finding it difficult to secure work and settle in Gippsland. Many of the Nigerian community have found employment in the health and aged care sector but not all are so lucky.
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3822163.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:VIC:Traralgon 3844Bosede AdetifaBosede's husband Matthew came to Australia after finding a job in Traralgon, it took two years for her to find employment.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonBosede Adetifa shares her storyBosede Adetifa talks about her struggle to find a job after her husband secured employment in Traralgon and they both moved there from Africa.Jenni Henderson-38.1968 146.5402Sudanese couples search for work in the Latrobe Valleyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/08/09/3822145.htm?source=rss
For couples migrating to Australia, a new country and a new home present an opportunity for a fresh start, but it's not always that easy. Members of the Latrobe Valley Sudanese community say they are seen as outsiders and are facing racism when they apply for work.
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3822145.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Deng Kor and his friend Abraham Maluk from the Latrobe Valley's Sudanese community.Deng Kor remains hopefull that he will find a job in the Latrobe Valley.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonDeng Kor and Abraham Maluk Deng Kor and Abraham Maluk share their story of trying to finding work in the Latrobe Valley.Jenni Henderson-38.2371 146.3935What's in store for the Year of the Snake?http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/02/06/3684336.htm?source=rss
This Lunar New Year will herald in the Year of the Snake. As a child of that year, reporter Jenni Henderson decided to find out what is in store for her according to Chinese Zodiac.
Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3684336.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:VIC:Traralgon 3844What to expect in the Year of the Snake Cross media reporter Jenni Henderson contemplates the year ahead as she was born in the Year of the Snake.Rachael LucasABC Gippsland: Rachael LucasYear of the Snake Julian Zhu speaks to Jenni Henderson about Chinese Zodiac and the Year of the Snake.Jenni Henderson-38.1968 146.5402Sudanese parents in Latrobe Valley learn new skillshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/12/17/3655895.htm?source=rss
A group of Sudanese women from the Latrobe Valley saw the difficulties parents in their community were experiencing in raising their children in an Australian setting and decided to create a cross cultural parenting workshop. Gippsland Multicultural Services backed the project and now the first graduates are putting what they have learnt into practise.
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3655895.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Youth:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Lisa Sinha and Abrham MalualLisa Sinha from Gippsland Multicultural Services and Abrham Malual, a Sudanese community leader.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland: Jenni HendersonSudanese parenting courseJenni Henderson speaks to some of the participants of a cross cultural parenting course held in the Latrobe Valley.Jenni Henderson-38.2371 146.3935The Colours of India in Warragulhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/10/26/3619430.htm?source=rss
The sights, sounds and culture of India will be on display as the Latrobe Indian Association showcases Bollywood and traditional dance in Warragul. The Colours of India is in its fourth year and has changed venue due to increased popularity.
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3619430.xmlABC GippslandgippslandArts and Entertainment:Dance:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllAustralia:VIC:Warragul 3820A performer from last year's event.A performer from last year's dance event.supplied by the Latrobe Indian Associationsupplied by the Latrobe Indian Association: supplied by the Latrobe Indian AssociationThe Colours of IndiaThe ABC's Jenni Henderson speaks with two of the organisers of The Colours of IndiaJenni Henderson-38.1606 145.9299Gippsland doctor's Nigerian efforts earn gonghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-09/gippsland-doctors-nigerian-efforts-earn-gong/4187258?source=rss
A Gippsland doctor has received a national award recognising his work with the Nigerian community.Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:40:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3564007.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllHuman Interest:Awards and Prizes:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Traralgon 3844-38.1968 146.5402Morwell multicultural centre openshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-21/morwell-multicultural-centre-opens/3903768?source=rss
Young people from diverse cultural backgrounds can now access specialised advice and services in the Latrobe Valley.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3460352.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Youth:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.2371 146.3935Getting to Gippsland - their storieshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/09/21/3322654.htm?source=rss
They have come from all corners of the globe to make their life in Gippsland. Here are their stories.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3322654.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllAustralia:VIC:Boolarra 3870Australia:VIC:Leongatha 3953Australia:VIC:Loch Sport 3851Australia:VIC:Moe 3825Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Mersiha Grbic now lives in Moe, after moving from Bosnia as a teenager.Mersiha Grbic now lives in Moe, after moving from Bosnia as a teenager.Catherine McAloonABC Gippsland: Catherine McAloonAbbas Mehran, from Iran, now lives in Boolarra.Abbas Mehran, from Iran, now lives in Boolarra where the natural landscape has been inspiring his art practice.Cath McAloonABC Gippsland: Cath McAloonSacha Lamont has made her home in South Gippsland.Sacha Lamont has made her home in South Gippsland.Cath McAloonABC Gippsland: Cath McAloonLucy Balfe from Ireland has lived for many years in the Latrobe Valley.Lucy Balfe from Ireland has lived for many years in the Latrobe Valley.Catherine McAloonABC Gippsland: Catherine McAloonSacha Lamont calls Leongatha homeGetting to Gippsland - Sacha Lamont is home in Leongatha, South GippslandCatherine McAloon-38.1125 147.0668Cycling for human rightshttp://www.abc.net.au/gippsland/stories/s1912468.htm?source=rss
Timo Muller left his native Germany 400 days ago to cycle around the world, raising awareness of human rights.Wed, 02 May 2007 15:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200705\1912468.xmlABC GippslanddarwinadelaidemelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllCommunity and Society:Race Relations:AllHuman Interest:People:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850ABC Gippsland's Gerard Callinan compares cycling legs with Germany's Timo Muller.ABC Gippsland's Gerard Callinan compares cycling legs with Germany's Timo Muller.: -38.1125 147.0668Archive interview with Peter Sheppard, Mayoral candidate who this week criticised Lord Mayor John Sohttp://www.abc.net.au/stateline/vic/content/2003/s1226167.htm?source=rss
Well this week Melbourne's Lord Mayor, Chinese-born John So, came under fire from political rivals. The personal insults weren't aimed at his policies or performance as Mayor but at his language skills. Mayoral candidate Peter Sheppard, head of the Australian Retailers Association, told the Herald Sun, Councillor So often "spoke a version of Swahili" and his command of English wasnt good enough for someone in such a position. Jospehine Cafagna spoke with Peter Sheppard 3 years ago when he last ran for the Lord Mayoral job. While Mr Sheppard says it was his first television interview, we'll let you decide who has the better communication skills.Fri, 22 Oct 2004 21:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200410\1226167.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllHuman Interest:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850